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The Glastonbury 2024 Lineup Is Here And It’s Led By Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA, And Shania Twain

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Glastonbury, one of the world’s biggest and most esteemed music festivals, has unveiled its 2024 lineup. More artists are set to be revealed, but the heavy hitters are here now: Headlining are Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA, and Shania Twain.

Also performing from June 26 to 30 are Camila Cabello, James Blake, LCD Soundsystem, Burna Boy, Janelle Monáe, Disclosure, Idles, The National, Jessie Ware, and many others.

Tickets for this year’s fest are already sold out, so at the moment, your options are the secondary market or entering this prize draw to win one of 20 pairs of tickets.

Check out the full lineup so far below.

Glastonbury 2024 Lineup

  • Dua Lipa
  • Coldplay
  • SZA
  • Shania Twain
  • LCD Soundsystem
  • Little Simz
  • Burna Boy
  • PJ Harvey
  • Cyndi Lauper
  • Alvvays
  • Anne-Marie
  • Arlo Parks
  • Arooj Aftab
  • Asha Puthli
  • Aurora
  • Avril Lavigne
  • Ayra Starr
  • Bar Italia
  • Barry Can’t Swim
  • Baxter Dury
  • Black Pumas
  • Bloc Party
  • Blondshell
  • Bombay Bicycle Club
  • The Breeders
  • Brittany Howard
  • Camilla Cabello
  • Confidence Man
  • Corinne Bailey Rae
  • Danny Brown
  • D-Block Europe
  • Declan McKenna
  • Dexys
  • Disclosure
  • Fat White Family
  • Fontaines DC
  • Ghetts
  • Gossip
  • Headie One
  • Heilung
  • High Vis
  • Idles
  • James Blake
  • Jamie xx
  • Janelle Monáe
  • Jessie Ware
  • Jordan Rakei
  • Jungle
  • Justice
  • Keane
  • Kenya Grace
  • King Krule
  • Kneecap
  • Lankum
  • The Last Dinner Party
  • London Grammar
  • The Mary Wallopers
  • Masego
  • Michael Kiwanuka
  • Mannequin Pussy
  • Mdou Moctar
  • Mount Kimbie
  • The National
  • Newdad
  • Nia Archives
  • Nitin Sawhney
  • Noname
  • Nothing But Thieves
  • Olivia Dean
  • Orbital
  • Otoboke Beaver
  • Paloma Faith
  • Paul Heaton
  • Peggy Gou
  • Remi Wolf
  • Romy
  • Sampha
  • Seventeen
  • Sleaford Mods
  • Soccer Mommy
  • Sofia Kourtesis
  • Squid
  • Steel Pulse
  • The Streets
  • Sugababes
  • This Is The Kit
  • Two Door Cinema Club
  • Yard Act
  • Honey Dijon
  • DJ Spen
  • Eliza Rose
  • Bonobo
  • Skream & Benga
  • Faithless
  • Flowerovlove

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Texas’ Governor Proudly Told Artists Boycotting SXSW Over Military Issues To Not ‘Come Back,’ But The Festival Disagrees

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SXSW has found itself in a bit of a controversy this year, as some artists have pulled out of the festival due to some of this year’s sponsors, including the US Army. Texas governor Greg Abbott relished in this news, though, tweeting yesterday (March 12), “Bands pull out of SXSW over U.S. Army sponsorship. Bye. Don’t come back. Austin remains the HQ for the Army Futures Command. San Antonio is Military City USA. We are proud of the U.S. military in Texas. If you don’t like it, don’t come here.”

SXSW then issued a statement on social media, making it clear they do “not agree with Governor Abbott,” though. The statement explains their decision to have the Army as a sponsor, and it reads in full:

“SXSW does not agree with Governor Abbott.

We are an organization that welcomes diverse viewpoints. Music is the soul of SXSW, and it has long been our legacy. We fully respect the decision these artists made to exercise their right to free speech.

Across the globe, we are witnessing unspeakable tragedies, the rise of repressive regimes, and the increasing spread of violent conflict. It’s more crucial than ever that we come together to solve these greater humanitarian issues.

The defense industry has historically been a proving ground for many of the systems we rely on today. These institutions are often leaders in emerging technologies, and we believe it’s better to understand how their approach will impact our lives.

The Army’s sponsorship is part of our commitment to bring forward ideas that shape our world. In regard to Collins Aerospace, they participated this year as a sponsor of two SXSW Pitch categories, giving entrepreneurs visibility and funding for potentially game-changing work.

We have and will continue to support human rights for all. The situation in the Middle East is tragic, and it illuminates the heightened importance of standing together against injustice.”

Find SXSW’s tweets below.

SXSW Issues A Statement After A Person Was Killed In An Austin Hit-And-Run

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South By Southwest is happening right now, spanning this year from March 8 to 16. Things haven’t been perfect so far, though. Some artists have opted to pull out of their performances due to one of the festival’s sponsors. Now, SXSW has shared a statement after a hit-and-run in Austin resulted in a death.

SXSW’s statement reads, “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of an individual in downtown Austin following an auto-pedestrian accident shortly after 1:00am this morning. Our thoughts are with all affected by this tragic incident.”

As Fox 7 Austin reports, after 1 a.m. on March 12, two pedestrians were walking at the intersection of 7th Street and Red River and were hit by a vehicle, according to police. One of them died on the scene, while the other was taken to a hospital “with critical, life-threatening injuries.” The intersection has closed after the accident but had re-opened as of 5 a.m. Police are still looking for the driver.

The intersection where the hit-and-run took place is near participating SXSW venues like Elysium, The Creek And The Cave, and Flamingo Cantina, among others.

Meanwhile, Uproxx recently published a guide on the unofficial SXSW parties happening in Austin, so learn more about that here.

When Does The Pitchfork Music Festival 2024 Lineup Come Out?

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In January, Pitchfork was part of a confusing (and disheartening) merger at Condé Nast that more or less made it one with GQ. Even still, the annual Pitchfork Music Festival will forge on. In July 2023, the festival was held at Chicago’s Union Park and featured Bon Iver, Killer Mike, Perfume Genius, The Smile, Weyes Blood, and so many more.

On Monday morning, March 11, fans received hints as to what will be in store in 2024.

When Does The Pitchfork Music Festival 2024 Lineup Come Out?

It’s coming straight from the source. The festival confirmed on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), “Our 2024 lineup drops this Wednesday [March 13] at 10 a.m. CT, with GA, PLUS, and VIP tickets on sale at the same time. Let’s gooo.” The post also instructed fans, “Join the text list at the link in bio for lineup clues tomorrow.”

On February 1, Pitchfork announced that Pitchfork Music Festival Chicago would be staged from July 19 to 21, 2024 at Union Park in Chicago. The 2024 ticket pre-sale went live on February 29 at 10 a.m. CST. At the time, Pitchfork advertised, “Secure your 3-Day GA tickets for the lowest price possible at the link in our bio. Payment plans start at just $40 down.”

As mentioned above, tickets will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, March 13, beginning at 10 a.m. CST. All ticketing information can be found here.

Will Dolly Parton Be On Beyoncé’s New Country Album?

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While much of the music world debates Beyoncé’s pivot to country and what it all means (or whether it counts in the first place, which, yes it does, duh, stop being … you know), one of country’s biggest stars, Dolly Parton, has already given Bey her seal of approval. In fact, there’s some speculation online that she gave her much more than that, even contributing a collaboration to Beyoncé’s upcoming album, Act II, which is set for release on March 29. In a new interview with Tennessee’s Knoxville News Sentinel, Parton set the record straight on whether she’ll be on the new album or not.

“I think she’s recorded ‘Jolene,’” Parton mused. “I think it’s probably gonna be on her country album, which I’m very excited about.” So, it sounds like Dolly might on the project in spirit, at least, but she was careful to measure her enthusiasm by saying she “hopes” it’s there, a savvy move from a longstanding recording industry veteran who knows that anything can happen.

In regard to Beyoncé herself, Dolly gushed, “I love her! She’s a beautiful girl and a great singer.” She said she always wanted Beyoncé to cover “Jolene,” and said, “We’ve kind of sent messages back and forth through the years. And she and her mother were like fans, and I was always touched that they were fans, and I always thought she was great.”

Beyoncé wouldn’t be the first contemporary artist to cover “Jolene” in recent years; Miley Cyrus famously delivered a spirited take on it back when she was first reinventing herself in 2012, and in 2021, Lil Nas X performed the song for BBC’s Live Lounge show on YouTube.

Jean Dawson Goes Bi-Lingual On ‘Boohoo,’ A New Three-Song Collection That Teases More To Come

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Jean Dawson is a bright young experimenter, trying things in multiple genres as he works his way towards the top. Now, he’s diving into multiple languages, too, on Boohoo, a new three-song collection he just dropped.

A press release describes the project as “a collection of tracks that serve as an overture for his upcoming full length album out later this year, painting a striking picture of what is to come with tracks ‘New Age Crisis,’ ‘Taste Like Metal,’ and his first full track in Spanish, ‘Divino Desmadre.’”

“New Age Crisis” debuted earlier this week (and was named BBC Radio 1’s “Hottest Record Of The Week,” even), and it’s an epic, gospel-inspired tune that packs a major wallop into under three minutes.

Listen to the new songs above and find the Boohoo cover art and tracklist below. Dawson is also joining Lil Yachty on a run of European tour dates starting in April, so find those shows below as well.

Jean Dawson’s Boohoo Album Cover Artwork

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Jean Dawson’s Boohoo Tracklist

1. “New Age Crisis”
2. “Divino Desmadre”
3. “Taste Like Metal”

Lil Yachty 2024 Tour Dates: The Field Trip Tour (With Jean Dawson)

04/29 — London, United Kingdom @ OVO Arena Wembley
05/01 — Birmingham, United Kingdom @ O2 Institute
05/02 — Glasgow, United Kingdom @ O2 Academy Glasgow
05/04 — Manchester, United Kingdom @ Manchester Academy
05/07 — Köln, Germany @ Palladium Cologne
05/08 — Zürich, Switzerland @ Komplex
05/10 — Barcelona, Spain @ Razzmatazz 1
05/12 — Milan, Italy @ Fabrique
05/15 — Vienna, Austria @ Gasometer
05/17 — Paris, France @ Salle Pleyel
05/18 — Brussels, Belgium @ Ancienne Belgique
05/20 — Tilburg, Netherlands @ Poppodium 013
05/22 — Berlin, Germany @ Columbiahalle
05/25 — Stockholm, Sweden @ Fryshuset Arenan
05/26 — Oslo, Norway @ Sentrum Scene

Spotify And Apple Music Payments To Artists Would Increase Significantly Under A New Congressional Bill

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Streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music have made music consumption easier than ever. The issue, though, lies with how artists are paid by the platforms. In short, there are often complaints. Now, there are lawmakers who want to do something about that.

Yesterday (March 6), congresswoman Rashida Tlaib and congressman Jamaal Bowman (founder of the Congressional Hip Hop Task Force) introduced the Living Wage For Musicians Act. Per a post on Tlaib’s website, the legislation, created in partnership with United Musicians And Allied Workers (UMAW), aims “to compensate artists and musicians more fairly at a penny per stream when their music plays on streaming services.”

The post goes on to note, “Currently, musicians make tiny fractions of a penny per stream, while streaming has grown to represent 84% of recorded music industry revenue in the US. Spotify, the world’s largest streaming service, pays rights-holders an average per-stream royalty of $0.003, which means it takes artists more than 800,000 monthly streams to equal a full-time $15/hour job.”

So, essentially, Tlaib and Bowman hope to more than triple the current per-stream royalty currently paid out by Spotify.

More specifically, the post explains:

“The Living Wage for Musicians Act would tax providers’ non-subscription revenues and add a small fee to the price of music streaming subscriptions. DSPs like Spotify offering interactive music streaming services would pass their taxed revenues and royalties to a non-profit collection and distribution fund, that would in turn pay artists in proportion to their monthly streams. The bill includes a maximum payout per track, per month, in order to generate more sustainable income for a broader and more diverse set of artists beyond the world’s most popular performers. […] By creating a fund that directly compensates recording artists and musicians, the bill will allow vastly more artists to achieve a living wage from music, enabling them to pay rent, raise a family, buy a home, and invest in their future.”

Why Are Artists Pulling Out Of SXSW 2024?

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The annual SXSW festival is set to run from March 8 to March 16 this year. However, many of the musical acts are dropping out of the lineup due to the festival’s sponsors, including the US Army.

Why Are Artists Pulling Out Of SXSW 2024?

“Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation (formerly Raytheon),” is also on the lineup, according to the Austin Chronicle. Raytheon manufactured weapons for the military — which many artists feel should not have a place at an arts-and-culture festival.

Squirrel Flower (Ella O’Connor Williams) was supposed to perform at several showcases during the fest’s run. “I have decided to pull out of my official SXSW showcases in protest of SXSW’s ties to the defense industry and in support of the Palestinian people,” she shared in a statement.

“There are many ways SXSW is harmful to working musicians, but I am pulling out specifically because of the fact that SXSW is platforming defense contractors including Raytheon subsidiaries as well as the US Army, a main sponsor of the festival,” Williams added.

And she is not alone. Eliza McLamb and Okay Shalom are among some of the other performers who have voiced the fact that they will be leaving SXSW 2024.

“I have pulled out of my official SXSW showcase after learning that the US Army is a major sponsor of the event,” McLamb said. “I will never put my name on or perform my labor for an event in service of the US war machine, and especially not now as they continue to fuel the ongoing violence against Palestinians. Blood money has no place in music.”

With just a few days to go until the festival is set to start, other acts will likely be announcing they will no longer be performing before then.

Coachella And OpenSea Are Launching Coachella Keepsakes NFTs For Exclusive Festival Experiences And Products

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The ticket industry has come a long way from flashing a piece of paper to get into an event. Case in point: Coachella’s new partnership with leading NFT marketplace OpenSea. Today (March 5), the companies announced Coachella Keepsakes, a series of three NFT collections that serve as passes to “some of the festival’s most exclusive experiences and products,” per a press release.

The first of them is The VIP Pass + Oasis Lounge Keepsake, which launched today and will be available for purchase until April 1 (although only 1,000 will be made available). This asset will offer access to a 2024 VIP Festival Pass and the Oasis Lounge, a new offering described as “a serene space offering exclusive bar benefits with limited complimentary drinks, a shaded lounge, and more.”

The second collection, the Canvas Welcome Box Keepsake, launches March 25 and “will offer varying levels of utility, including unique merchandise, digital content, and access to the Rose Garden VIP area, among other benefits.” The final drop lands in mid-April and “will introduce an artist collaboration, promising yet another layer of exclusive benefits for Coachella attendees,” with more details to be unveiled later this month. More information about the NFT collections is available here.

Sam Schoonover, Innovation Lead for Coachella, says, “Our collaboration with OpenSea begins a new chapter in how we use NFTs to provide unique custom experiences for Coachella in real life and online. We’re moving towards a future where Coachella isn’t just an event you attend, but an experience you can own and shape based on the digital tokens in your possession. We’re enabling this future with OpenSea, a trusted and secure marketplace that helps us safely provide these new opportunities to fans.”

Devin Finzer, CEO of OpenSea, also says, “We are thrilled to embark on this journey with Coachella, a festival that has dominated the cultural zeitgeist for over two decades. Since our inception in 2017, we’ve been at the forefront of the NFT revolution, witnessing firsthand the expansion of digital ownership and its evolving utilities. Our partnership with Coachella represents a significant milestone, uniting the digital with the physical in ways that promise to enrich the festival experience and usher in a new paradigm in the live event and ticketing industry.”

The Project Pabst Festival Returns In 2024 With A Diverse Lineup Featuring Big Thief, T-Pain, And More

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Oregonians are in for a treat this summer: On July 27 and 28, Pabst Blue Ribbon will host Project Pabst at Portland’s Waterfront Park. The festival bills itself in a press release as “a two-day, two-stage celebration of live music, beer, and the local culture of the Pacific Northwest.”

The lineup is here and it’s diverse. The roster includes Big Thief, Billy Idol, T-Pain, Denzel Curry, Soccer Mommy, Manchester Orchestra, Violent Femmes, Militarie Gun, and more. As Oregon Live notes, this is the festival’s first time back in Portland in seven years.

Tickets for this year’s festival (a 21+ event, by the way) go on sale on March 8 at 10 a.m. PT, with a pre-sale starting March 5 at 10 a.m. PT. Prices for pre-sale tickets start at $99, and general on-sale tickets go for $115. Find more information about tickets here.

PBR Brand Director Rachel Keeton says of this year’s fest, “Ten years ago, the team threw the first Project Pabst in Portland, and this year we have the opportunity to bring it back to the city where it all started. We set out to create a festival that PBR fans would love, and I’m really proud of how this lineup delivers.”

Check out the full lineup below.

Project Pabst 2024 Lineup: Saturday, July 27

Billy Idol
T-Pain
Violent Femmes
Gossip
Strfkr
Shannon & The Clams
Dehd
La Luz
Home Front
Alien Boy

Project Pabst 2024 Lineup: Sunday, July 28

Big Thief
Denzel Curry
Manchester Orchestra
Jeff Rosenstock
Soccer Mommy
Militarie Gun
Kenny Mason
Miya Folick
Sweeping Promises
Glitterfox

Project Pabst 2024 Lineup Poster

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